Category: Vacations
Accidents Some of us believe that accidents are about 99.9 percent avoidable (the remaining .001 percent being so-called acts of god and other circumstances beyond our control). Most accidents …
We have seen/heard the Ovilus on investigations. The supposed words coming out are random and, very often, not clear. This opens the way to the individual investigator’s interpretation. As …
Safety in the Wilderness Most people who visit parks and wilderness areas each year do so without getting sick, sustaining injuries, or suffering any other harm. It’s not necessary …
Sleep Not everyone sleeps soundly in the wilderness at first. If you’ve spent time in nature and/or camping out previously, it probably won’t require too much of an adjustment. …
Your pack can remain outside the tent if you like, which may be essential if your tent is small. Lean the pack up against a nearby tree and pull …
Turning in for the Night If you have a campfire, make sure it’s dead out before you get into your tent (campfires are discussed in Chapters 10 and 14). …
After Dark The usual tool for getting around after dark is, of course, a flashlight. On a moonlit night you may not even need one. If you’re just sitting …
It’s best to have some company when taking a night walk, and preferable that at least one person remain back at the campsite. Then you can call out if …